Pf Changs Cellophane Noodle Salad Recipes

PF CHANG'S CELLOPHANE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Soak bean threads in warm water until soft, about 15 minutes. Cut into four-inch lenghts. Cook in a medium pot of soiling water for one minute. Drain, and cool and pat dry.
• Combine the dressing ingredients and toss with the noodles to coat thoroughly. Mound noodles on a serving platter.
• Garnish with shrimp, julienned green onions, carrots and cucumber; beans sprouts and chopped cilantro.

COLD CELLOPHANE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Pour the boiling water over the noodles in a large bowl. Make sure the noodles are submerged. Cover the bowl with a lid or large plate and allow to soak for about 4 or 5 minutes.
• Take off the cover and stir after about 4 minutes and allow to soak again until the noodles are firm to the bit but full cooked.
• Pour the noodles into a colonder and run ice cold water over them until they are cool and not at all sticky. Set aside.
• Slice all the vegetables and tofu and add them to your serving bowl.
• Add cold noodles and toss until they are well incorporated with the vegetables.
• Whisk all the ingredients for the sauce together and allow to sit for a few minutes.
• Add sauce to the salad and mix with your hands.
• Serve with pan fried dumplings. YUM!

PF CHANG'S COCONUT CURRY VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Drain the tofu, cube and fry in 1 tbsp canola oil until brown. Set aside. (See this thread: http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=170177) I recommend freezing the tofu first to firm up the texture.
• Separately blanch or steam the broccoli, carrots and sugar snap peas until tender-crisp in plain boiling water.
• Heat a wok or wide skillet over high heat until hot. Add 1 tbsp canola oil, swirl to glaze the pan, then add the onions and bell pepper. Stir-fry until tender-crisp, 3-4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and stir until hot, a few minutes more. Add the blanched vegetables and and tofu. Toss to mix.
• Combine the coconut-curry sauce ingredients. Taste and adjust the sugar to your liking.
• Add the sauce to the pan with the veggies. Bring to a simmer, tossing to combine.
• Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 1/2 tbsp of water and add to pan. Stir until the sauce turns glossy, about 10 seconds (a bit longer if you're doubling the sauce).
• Add the peanuts.
• Serve with rice, noodles, or a warm loaf of bread.
• Use a milder or hotter curry powder to vary the spice.
• For a really saucy dish to serve over rice or noodles, double the sauce ingredients and the cornstarch mixture.

SWEET & TART GINGER CHICKEN SALAD (PF CHANG)

Steps:

• Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise and lightly rub with vegetable or soy bean oil. Season with salt and pepper and either grill or pan sear for about 4 minutes on each side. Remove and let stand while mixing salad.
• Take all cabbages, lettuce and vegetables and cut them into small julienned 2" matchsticks.
• Take the ginger, soy, lime juice, vinegar, Agave syrup and mayonnaise and mix together in a bowl. Place the vinaigrette mixture to the side.
• Cut the chicken against the grain (muscle) into thin slices mimicking the vegetables/lettuces. Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix 2 ½ ounces of the vinaigrette into the mixture until evenly dressed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.